BARABOO — They are known for hosting pancake breakfasts and for handing out Tootsie Rolls.
Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
75 years: A good start
This week, the Catholic Herald recognizes the Diocese of Madison’s 75th anniversary.
Joyful crowd gathers for St. Margaret event
MADISON — It was going on two years since the Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities-Diocese of Madison was able to host a large event and a prevailing mood among all those who were in attendance on September 12 was that it was good to see people again.
Saving lives praying on the sidewalk with 40 Days for Life
It was pretty clear that Mary didn’t really want to go into the Planned Parenthood abortion facility that day in June 2021. But, Mary’s sister had already dropped Mary off and sped away. What would she do now?
Dead Theologians Society prepares to celebrate 25 years
“Don’t wait until you are too old to start becoming a saint.” That’s a quote from St. Josemaria Escriva, and it is contained in the new book, Wisdom & Inspiration from the Saints in a Sentence, recently released by the Dead Theologians Society (DTS).
Donate to help refugees from Afghanistan
MADISON — As an important and urgent Corporal Work of Mercy for 49,000 Afghan refugees living on U.S. military bases and more than 18,000 evacuees on bases overseas, the Diocese of Madison is asking for support.
Who are we in this world?
As this world feels more frenzied, divided, and distracted, I find myself tempted to idealize the seemingly simpler ways of ages past.
Presbyteral Assembly to be held on September 19 to 22 in Wisconsin Dells
WISCONSIN DELLS — Priests of the Diocese of Madison will be gathering Sunday through Wednesday, Sept. 19 to 22, at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells for their 41st annual Presbyteral Assembly.
40 Days for Life to start on September 22
MADISON — The latest fall campaign of 40 Days for Life in Madison — 40 days of prayer, fasting, peaceful vigil, and community outreach to end abortion — will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 22.
Annual Mass at St. Paul’s Mission Church
MINERAL POINT — On August 6, a crowd of about 50 people gathered at St. Paul’s Mission Church, an 1842 limestone structure, in Mineral Point.